When he returned home, the emperor rewarded each of the prime ministers with two hares and a pheasant, and Wu Huaiyu received the same treatment.
After entering the city, Huaiyu went with Qin Qiong and Wei Zheng.
"When will we move?" Wei Zheng asked.
"Just these few days."
"Then you must notify me then, and I will go and have some fun." Wei Zheng sighed, "I will miss you if you move away."
"Xuanyangfang and Yongxingfang are not far away. We can get together at any time when we have time."
Wei Zheng used to hate Wu Huaiyu, but now he really can't bear to move away from him. Now the two families are in-laws. His son even often goes to Wu Huaiyu's place to study. Especially the second son, as Wu Huaiyu's prospective brother-in-law, learns calligraphy and painting from him.
He was very serious. Wei Zheng's eldest daughter often went to learn calligraphy with her brother.
Of course, Wu Huaiyu's spinach and celery are evergreen all year round. Although Wei Zheng also learned Wu Huaiyu's planting methods, his spinach does not grow as well as Wu's spinach. Wu's spinach is particularly delicious, as well as Wu's soju.
, although it is a bit strong, but it is also very good to drink it occasionally.
Wei Zheng is a talker, and it's nice to go to his house for a drink and chat occasionally. I'll probably miss Wei Zheng now that he's moved.
Qin Qiong didn't say anything along the way. Today he asked for an order to send troops to attack the Turks, but in the end they discussed finance for a long time. Qin Qiong couldn't say a word and felt very disappointed.
It's a pity that such a good fighter plane can be built just because of lack of money.
After entering the workshop, Qin Qiong said hello and left lonely.
"Erlang, come to my house for a drink?" Wei Zheng invited, but Wu Huaiyu could tell that the old man was quite dissatisfied with the financial advice he proposed today. He felt that the imperial government was setting up a branch to establish a transshipment warehouse, trade and purchase, and even discuss purchasing policies.
Treating salt tea as a monopoly is not only competing with the people for profit, but also doing nonsense.
Huaiyu didn't want the old man to slander someone over a drink, so he quickly found an excuse and ran away.
Old Wei looked at his back and shouted helplessly, "Mr. Yi, your bonds, purchases, and methods of purchase are all harmful to the people. You must think clearly and don't cause endless trouble!"
Huaiyu entered the house and left the voice behind.
He didn't want to take care of it, but the problem was that he was now the Minister of Civil Affairs, Fan Duzhi, and the Minister of Finance of the Tang Empire. What could he do?
The country only has a registered population of two million households. The main taxes are rent and transfer, how much does it cost per year, and the main taxes are in kind such as grain and cloth.
But the court had to fight wars, pay for the palace, and serve hundreds of officials. It was true that the treasury was empty and there was no money.
Just now Wu Huai said that the imperial court should live within its means. Every autumn and winter, the fiscal budget for the second year should be prepared in advance and allocate funds to the imperial government departments and localities, so as to avoid a financial mess with holes everywhere every year.
But the account is full of deficits.
Finally, under the advice of Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and other prime ministers, it was decided to collect a household tax of 400,000 guan every year in the future. It would be levied on ninth-class households and a large household tax would be levied every three years. In fact, this large tax was specifically used to repair holes, and accumulated three
In 2007, the deficit was too high, so a large tax of 800,000 yuan was levied to make up for it.
Wei Zheng was firmly opposed to this method of increasing taxes, but when Li Shimin asked him how to solve the court's dilemma without increasing taxes, Wei Zheng could only say to reduce expenditures, streamline institutions, streamline personnel, save palace expenses, reduce rewards, etc., but Li Shimin listened to these
Can't go down.
In the end, it was decided that the household tax would be a small tax of 400,000 guan per year and a large tax of 800,000 guan every three years to alleviate the increasingly serious fiscal deficit problem.
If the tax of 400,000 yuan is added to 200 households in the world, then the average tax per household is 200 yuan. Of course, households of different grades actually bear more. The ninth grade basically pays nothing, and the eighth grade pays very little.
Rent, transfer of regular tax service, plus free warehouse grain, and this household tax are actually a big burden for the people now. If the land can be equalized in full, it will be affordable, but if the land is not equalized in full, then it will not be affordable.
Still having to bear the same taxes is forcing people to go bankrupt and flee.
The rent-to-yong regulation and land equalization methods themselves have a bit of a utopian ideal. In fact, this system is only suitable for the Southern and Northern Dynasties when wars were frequent. Because the dynasties were short-lived and changed quickly, they had the conditions to continuously divide and grant land. However, unification and stability like the Sui and Tang Dynasties
In the dynasty of the dynasty, this system had great problems. In the first few decades, it might have been barely enough, but soon there was no more land to divide, and the basic tax system was based on the ideal land equalization system.
If the land cannot be equalized, the law of rent, tax and tax adjustment will inevitably collapse, and the national finance will be difficult to maintain. Another basic national policy, the government and the military system will also collapse. If several basic systems collapse, then the country will naturally collapse.
"Send this rabbit and pheasant to the kitchen,"
Huaiyu threw the prey rewarded by the emperor to Yuwen Chengdu and went to the backyard.
"Alang, the family is ready. If you decide which day is auspicious, we will move to Xuanyangfang." Fan Xuanfu said.
After giving birth to a child, she is now very plump and moist, adding to her attractive temperament.
The only bad thing is that this white tigress is more fierce than before and now often dominates Wu Huaiyu, which is a bit overwhelming.
"I think things have been good lately, so maybe we can move tomorrow."
After the New Year, Huaiyi was going to Shaozhou in the south of Lingnan to serve as governor. Fortunately, Shaozhou was close to Guangzhou and Jiangxi, but not in the area that is currently experiencing turmoil and war.
"Well, then we'll move tomorrow, Erlang, and go to bed early tonight."
Looking at Fan Xianji with stringy eyes, Wu Huaiyu was a little frightened. There was no plowed land, only exhausted cows. "Madam, I have to write a memorial to the saint tonight. Why don't you go to bed early? I'll finish my work later."
Let’s sleep in the study room.”
"That's okay," Fan Xuanfu pulled him and rubbed half of his body against him, "I've always felt cold when I went to bed since I gave birth to a child. Erlang should accompany me."
"Okay, okay."
Huaiyu is helpless.
"Erlang, let's go to the soup pool and take a warm bath first,"
This tough woman who can lift a horse, sword, and jump with a sword is now quite clingy.
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When he woke up early in the morning, Huaiyu felt that his waist was a little sore and his legs were weak. Fortunately, Grand Duke Yi didn't need to do anything himself when moving.
The carriage moved to Xuanyangfang again and again.
The new wing of the Duke's Mansion in Xuanyangfang is too big, covering an area of 120 acres, and half of it has been used as the Longmen Temple.
This mansion that Wang Junkuo spent a lot of money to build is now cheaper than Wu Huaiyu. It only had some simple decorations a year ago, and it can be moved in with a bag.
Compared to the 18-acre Yongxingfang house, this place is too big.
The good thing is that Wu Huaiyu's wives and concubines all have their own yards, and there is such a big garden behind them.
Brother-in-law Ma Zhou also came over early to help.
Cheng Chu, Mo Dou, Lu Huai, Niu Jian, Wu An, Yuan Shou, Li De, Zhao Xin, Chen Xing and a group of other guys also came uninvited and brought many servants to help.
"Such a big mansion, you have to leave a few guest rooms for us," Cheng Chumo said rudely.
"Okay, the two courtyards over there are both used as guest courtyards. If you come over for drinks in the future, you can just stay there at night. There are many guest rooms."
"I'm envious of this mansion with one hundred and twenty acres."
Cheng Chumo will return to Shuofang in a few days to continue his appointment as the governor of Yinzhou, Niu Jianwu will also go back to be the Sima of Yanzhou, and Su Lie will also go back to be the Sima of the Governor's Office.
Chen Xing, Zhao Xin and others also had to return to Shuofang to serve.
Li De won the award and Chen Sheng stayed in Beijing.
They said they were here to help with the move, but in fact there was no need for them to do anything. The meat was grilled directly in the garden, and it was very pleasant to chat while having a barbecue and a drink.
Everyone envies Wu Huaiyu, who now holds several important positions in the court and is truly a favorite of the emperor.
"Yuchi Laohei heard that he is now practicing Taoism and refining elixirs at home. He eats the elixirs he made every day without fear of death." An Yuanshou said of Yuchi Gong with a bit of ridicule.
Also, Yu Chigong, who was the first in meritorious service at the beginning, has now fallen into this fate, which is considered to be his own fault. Not only has he lost all his official titles, but even several of his sons have been dismissed from their posts at home.
The two of us practiced Taoism and made elixirs at home together every day, and they grew up talking happily.
"Erlang should invite Yuchi Gong to Longmen Temple and let him become a monk. Erlang can also teach them how to make alchemy in his spare time."
"I'm really afraid that they will eat it randomly and die."
In this group of guys, no one feels sorry for Yu Chigong. This is what happens when you usually quarrel with others. Yu Chigong has offended all the nobles, and now that he has fallen into this situation, no one feels pity for him.
This can be regarded as a teaching material for the powerful.
"You really don't want to fight the Turks anymore?" Cheng Chu asked silently.
"We definitely won't be able to fight this year." Wu Huaiyu said with a smile, "I have no money."
This is not a secret, here are all noble sons and daughters, such as Cheng Chumo, Su Dingfang, Niu Jianwu and others, who have even become the middle-level members of the empire.
"That's a pity. I was thinking that if the war started, I, the governor of Yinzhou, would be the first to get the moon. Not only would I be able to grab a marching general manager, but I would also be able to grab a marching vanguard." Cheng Chumo, the governor of Yinzhou, said
, of course I don’t want to let go of the great success of conquering the Turks.
If you are lucky enough to capture Jieli alive, then you will be rewarded.
"This profit is really cheap."
Su Lie was also very sorry. He was no match for Cheng Chumo Niu Jianwu and others. He was from Hebei, and he had been General Dou Jiande and Liu Heitai. He had just returned to Tang Dynasty in Zhenguan. Although he had a teacher like Li Jing, he followed his junior brother Wu Huaiyu to make a fortune in Shuofang last year.
Military merit, but ultimately a shallow foundation.
"When do you think we can fight the Turks?"
"Maybe next year, maybe the year after, it depends on when the court can save enough military expenses."
While drinking, everyone also talked about property. As a noble, you have to buy a property. You can't be like Li Daliang, a purple and gold minister, and still be poor and patch up and eat cereal porridge. This is not the pursuit of the nobles.
"After Dalang returns to Shuofang, Yulin City in Yinzhou needs to keep a closer eye. Now that money is being made here, there will definitely be many people making plans. We can give some profits appropriately and let them join, but it must be under our control.
,cannot lose control.”
Huaiyu told Cheng Chumo.
The Turks are in a very difficult situation now, which will actually make the trade in the border market of Yulin more prosperous. As long as it is managed well, the profits will be very considerable.
"Don't worry, Erlang. How can I let all your hard work go in vain? This is what our brothers shot down. Who dares to rob it?"
"Fuck whoever comes!"
Niu Jianwu also smiled and said, "Yes, get him."
Doulu Huairang asked with a smile, "I heard that a new branch will be established in the various roads? I am quite idle now. I wonder if Erlang can help recommend it?"
"Where do you want to go?"
"Just go to Shuofang."
Sokbang is a part of the Kannai-do, one of the ten roads. The entire Kannai-do can be divided into two parts, the Gyeonggi area and the Sokbang area.
Doulu Huairang was previously dismissed from his post due to the Nanshi case. Now he wants to come back, and he also likes the job of Zhidushi. It is also because the business that Zhidushi is responsible for is mainly engaged in the financial economy. He feels that it is quite suitable. Of course,
There must be something interesting here.
"The establishment of each Taoist branch has not yet been decided, and the details still need to be discussed. If it can be established, I will definitely recommend Brother Doulu."
The central government has a branch office, and the local government is called a branch office. However, this organization is still expected to be led by the Minister of Civil Affairs of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, who is in charge of salt and iron, transshipment, and branch offices. This is not only a money-making organization, but also an organization that manages local finances.
, in charge of the economy, the main purpose is to increase the financial capacity of the central government.
There is the Judgment Branch at the central level and the Branch Du Envoy at the local level. As you know from these names, they are all sent by envoys, not formal official positions, and have a certain temporary nature.
However, its financial power is very large, and there will definitely be some controversy in the court. It is still unclear whether it can be established. Even if it is established, it is estimated that the competition for those positions will be fierce.
However, Doulu Huairang's family background, qualifications and abilities are quite good, and he is quite capable in the economic field. Even if he cannot be the branch envoy of Guannai Road, he should be able to be the deputy envoy in charge of Shuofang.
Wu Huaiyu is also willing to support him as a branch envoy. After all, he trusts this guy and can cooperate with him. Besides, he also has many industrial interests in Shuofang. Having someone of his own in charge of the economy will definitely have only advantages and no disadvantages.
